Athletic Scholarship Advice for HS & JuCo Athletes
#6: Sent a highlight video to the coaches and they were impressed In most sports, another quick way to get on a school’s radar is by sending in a copy of your highlight video. Remember, the only way a coach can tell if you are worthy of a scholarship offer is by seeing you play or compete—either in person or …
#5: Stood out as a great player at a college or university camp By the end of your junior year (or better yet, your sophomore season), if you haven’t been getting interest or offers from many schools, a great way to get on the map is by attending a university camp or two. It’s also a great way to network …
#4: Were recommended by your high school or AAU coach, especially if your coach has had success throughout their career or has an established relationship with particular college coaches A good place to start during your junior or senior year is with your high school and AAU coaches, they could be a valuable resource to you. Get their opinion on …
#3: Were an impressive player at a tournament or game where college coaches were scouting What separates good prep players from great ones is how they perform versus other players in head-to-head competitions. Sounds like common sense—know that you may be the superstar on varsity as a freshman at your school but unchallenged playing with and against weaker competition. How …
#1: Were named as a great player by a reputable scouting service on a national or regional report that the coaches subscribe to As we will discuss in detail in the next few pages, coaches can find out about you in several different ways. One of the easiest ways that they may get your name and contact information is through …
#2: Had impressive regional or national combine results (height, weight, speed, vertical, stats, notes) that were sent to the coaches How do you stack up versus other players in your county, conference and state? Think a smaller version of the NFL combine, if all players were put in a room, separated by position, measured up and put through the same …